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Paramount/Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery
WBD Shareholders Vote to Merge
Move Puts Companies One Step Closer to Closing
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As expected, Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders gave the green light to Paramount Skydance‘s $111 billion deal to acquire the media company — moving David Ellison one step closer to controlling a new Hollywood empire.
But investors weren’t OK with the lavish golden parachutes that CEO David Zaslav and other WBD top brass are set to receive through the merger.
At the special meeting of WBD shareholders Thursday morning, which was held virtually, investors voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of the Paramount deal, comprising $31 per share in cash for Warner Bros. Discovery, according to WBD.
However, a majority of Warner Bros. shareholders voted against the compensation packages for Zaslav and WBD’s other named executive officers in connection with the Paramount merger.
It’s a purely symbolic rebuke: The shareholder advisory vote is non-binding, meaning the Warner Bros. Discovery board can go ahead with the payouts as planned anyway. But it shows WBD shareholders aren’t happy by the generous payments to the company’s outgoing executive team and comes after shareholders last year also voted against the WBD executive compensation packages. Shareholder advisory firm ISS recommended a vote against the compensation measure over its “problematic” tax reimbursements to Zaslav and the full vesting of the CEO’s stock awards.
Under the terms of the exit compensation package for Zaslav, he will receive $34.2 million in cash severance; $517.2 million in equity in the combined company; and $44,195 in continued health coverage reimbursement benefits, according to a WBD filing with the SEC. That’s at least $550 million.
In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to reimburse Zaslav up to $335 million for taxes assessed by the IRS on his accelerated stock vesting (although WBD says that figure will decline over time, with the final amount depending on the closing date of the Paramount pact).
In addition, Zaslav as of March 11 had $115.85 million worth of vested stock awards from Warner Bros. Discovery, according to the filing. And last month, Zaslav sold $114 million worth of WBD stock. Zaslav is subject to a non-competition covenant and a non-solicitation of customers and employees covenant, both of which are applicable for two years after Paramount-WBD closes.
The latest:
- Paramount has noted it will be 49.5%-owned by non-U.S. investors after completing a planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The stat came to light in a request Monday by Paramount for approval of the foreign ownership stake by the FCC. The company said the arrangement, including a 38.5% holding shared by three Middle East investment funds, will give the combined company “greater access to capital.” The infusion of financial resources will enable Paramount to “compete more effectively in the provision of television broadcast services and in the broader video programming marketplace,” the filing said. .
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More on "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" Season 2
Catch It on Netflix May 11
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Starting May 11th, new episodes of Pop Culture Jeopardy! will premiere on Netflix every weekday through June 5th.
Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a twist on the classic quiz show's "answer-and-question" format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the exciting and ever-changing world of pop culture. Contestants compete on teams to test their knowledge on a variety of categories as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights.
Hosted by SNL Weekend Update anchor Colin Jost, Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a prudciton of Sony Pictures Television Studios, Michael Davies executive producer and Bari Jean Dorman co-exective producer.
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DYLAN CARTER: c.2002-2026
"The Voice" Season 24 Contestant
From Deadline |
Dylan Carter, a country singer from South Carolina who appeared during Season 24 on NBC’s The Voice in 2023, died Saturday, April 25, in a car accident. He was 24.
His death occurred in Colleton County, South Carolina, and was announced by the Local Voice, a South Carolina non-profit organization he co-founded to benefit women battling cancer. Details on the accident were not immediately available.
“With heavy hearts we share the passing of Dylan Carter, co-founder of The Local Voice, talented musician, and someone who meant so much to our community,” the organization posted on its Facebook page. “Dylan was the heart of what we do. He believed every voice matters and lived that every day. Through his music, his kindness, and his smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen.
“We are heartbroken, but find comfort knowing he is in heaven with his mother,” the post continues. “We are so grateful for Dylan, for the love he gave this community, and for the impact he leaves behind. We will carry his light forward and continue this mission in his honor."
Described by the group as a “proud Lowcountry native,” Carter owned Sunny Days RV & Campground and worked as a realtor.
Carter impressed Voice judges in 2023 with his audition performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You.” He chose Reba McEntire to serve as his coach, explaining that he was a longtime fan and that his audition was in honor of his late mother, who had died the year prior.
Carter had been scheduled to perform a concert in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, tonight, April 27. Today, the mayor of Moncks Corner, Thomas Hamilton Jr., posted a tribute to Carter on Facebook.
“Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident,” Hamilton writes. “As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events. His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt. To the loved ones and acquaintances of Dylan, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult period. The Town of Moncks Corner, its Council, and entire staff extend their deepest sympathies. He was much more to our family than an entertainer he was our friend and we are deeply saddened.”
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Matches of the Day
ITV Games Team with Soccer Aid
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ITV have announced a range of gameshow celebrity specials in aid of Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2026.
Bullseye for Soccer Aid: Freddie Flintoff hosts a very special episode of Bullseye as he is joined by Olly Murs and Mark Wright, Kym Marsh and Jon Richardson as they show off their darts prowess, all to raise money for UNICEF.
Deal or No Deal for Soccer Aid: Jill Scott takes on the banker in this very special star-studded edition of Deal or No Deal for Soccer Aid. Stephen Mulhern and Jill are joined by a host of famous faces including, Seann Walsh, Chris Kamara, Rickie H-Williams and Peter Andre.
Celebrity Lingo for Soccer Aid: Toni Duggan, David James and Livi Sheldon take on Celebrity Lingo for Soccer Aid, as they aim to raise funds for UNICEF.
Tipping Point for Soccer Aid: Ben Shephard hosts Tipping Point with a twist as he is joined by three famous faces, Suzy Izzard, Bobby Brazier and Kelle Bryan, all hoping to raise money for Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
The Chase for Soccer Aid: Maisie Adam, David James, Nitro and Sam Quek take on the mammoth task of facing The Chasers in this special The Chase for Soccer Aid.
Transmission details will be announced in due course.
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Monday Lightning Round
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- Ben Gleib resurfaces with a new late night talker for YouTube (Deadline)
- A look inside the Taskmaster House (TV Line)
- Brandon Armstrong breaks his elbow (Reality Tea)
- #ICYMI: The latest million-pound-question (BBC News)
- Scott Mills replaced on Radio 2 (Variety)
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Fear Is Still a Factor
Fox Renews "Fear Factor: House of Fear"
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FOX Television Network has renewed its iconic reality competition series Fear Factor: House of Fear, hosted by Johnny Knoxville, for a second season, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. Knoxville returns to lead the high-stakes competition, where one contestant will conquer their fears, claim the grand prize, and earn the right to proclaim, "FEAR IS NOT A FACTOR!"
"Fear Factor: House of Fear instantly established itself as a signature unscripted series for FOX, and our audience can't get enough of how it takes them - and our contestants -- to the absolute edge with every episode," said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. "Johnny Knoxville's fearless, unpredictable energy makes him the perfect ringmaster, as he and our friends at Endemol have redefined this iconic format and elevated it into something fresh, addictive, highly competitive, and cringe-inducing in all the best ways. And believe it or not, they're already plotting new ways to raise the shock-and-awe quotient for Season Two."
"Bringing an icon like Fear Factor back to life required a host who could match its legacy, and Johnny Knoxville has been the ultimate catalyst for this evolution. He didn't just host Fear Factor: House of Fear; he became the heart of it," said Sharon Levy, Chief Executive Officer of Endemol Shine North America. "Earning the title of the most-streamed unscripted series this season is a massive win for ESNA and our incredible partners at FOX and shows the Fear format is as strong as ever. For Season Two, we're already plotting how to push the social strategy and physical stunts to even more visceral, stomach-turning heights. We are just getting started."
Set in an unforgiving remote location, Fear Factor: House of Fear features a group of strangers who live together under one roof while facing mind-blowing stunts, harrowing challenges, and a twisted game of social strategy where trust is fleeting - and fear is a weapon. In the end, only one contestant will conquer their fears and walk away with the massive grand prize.
The series has proven to be a breakout success. Fear Factor: House of Fear's debut episode delivered an impressive 16.5 million multiplatform viewers, ranking in Adults 18-49 as broadcast's #1 debut and the #1 new unscripted series of the season, reinforcing FOX as the dominant force in unscripted.
Fear Factor: House of Fear is produced by Endemol Shine North America, a Banijay Americas company. Kevin Lee, Anthony Carbone, and Lindsay Tuggle serve as executive producers, along with Endemol Shine North America's Sharon Levy, Michael Heyerman and Sean Loughlin. The reimagined Banijay Entertainment format builds on the internationally renowned Fear Factor, which has 32 adaptations worldwide.
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Back to the Tent
Roku Lines Up "The Great American Baking Show" Season 4
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The Great American Baking Show is back for Season 4, with Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson set as hosts for the new season. This marks the first full season hosting gig for the pair, who previously co-hosted for several themed episodes. T
ake a look at new photos and the official trailer for Season 4, which will welcome eight of the nation’s best aspiring bakers to the tent. The new season will stream on The Roku Channel beginning May 11, 2026.
Season 4's diverse group take on themed dares that measure their creativity, precision, and bravado. Under the guidance of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, they knead, sift, whisk, and frost their way from cookies and cakes to breads and pastries. In the end, only one will rise above the rest and be awarded the coveted cake stand and the title of America’s best amateur baker.
Contestants this season are Adam Greathouse, Lisa Sanders, Meeki Lad, Melissa Curmi, Rebecca "Becca" Cary, Ruiqi Chen, Scott Oscher, and Susan "Sue" Taylor. Executive producers are Letty Kavanagh, Kieran Smith, Nicholas Berry, Jeremy Finn, and Adam Cooper.
In addition to serving as co-host, Rannells also appeared as a guest baker in The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer alongside fellow Broadway alum Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
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Re-Start Your Engines!
"Drag Race All-Stars" Returns May 8
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The wait is over - the dazzling, dynamic, and downright legendary cast of queens joining RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 11 has been ru-vealed - and they are not here to play. They're here to slay. Season 11 makes its debut on Paramount+ with a two-episode premiere on Friday, May 8, fresh off Drag Race's season 18 - the highest rated season in herstory.
This season, 18 fierce fan-favorite queens are back with one thing on their minds: dominate! With the return of the high-stakes "Tournament of All Stars" format, the competition reaches new heights across 12-episodes packed with jaw-dropping runway looks, unforgettable performances, and the kind of drama only Drag Race can deliver. The queens will be divided into three groups of six, each competing in their own bracket across three episodes. At the end of each bracket, the top two queens with the highest point totals will advance to the semi-finals and go head-to-head with the top queens from the other groups in another round of fierce competition. The tournament will culminate in an epic Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown grand finale episode, where the finalists will battle it out for a grand prize of $200,000 and a place in the coveted Drag Race Hall of Fame.
Additionally, new episodes of RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS: UNTUCKED - available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ on May 8 - will take viewers behind the scenes to the backstage drama as the queens anxiously await their fate each week.
The 18 queens returning to RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS are the following:
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A'Keria C. Davenport (Season 11, All Stars 6), @mizakeriachanel Ms. Ass Almighty, A'keria C. Davenport, is back, serving up her signature sass, class, and, of course, all that ass! This Davenport family femme fatale made a big impression on Season 11 and All Stars 6. Now, this pageant powerhouse is ready to conquer the competition and bring the coveted All Stars champion title home to Texas.
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April Carrion (Season 6), @aprilcarrion Since serving sizzle and sass on Season 6, the Puerto Rican princess April Carrión has evolved into a picante powerhouse serving gorgeous looks and body-ody-ody. A veteran of the L.A. stages who's also toured internationally, April plans to keep calm and "Carrión" all the way to the Drag Race Hall of Fame!
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Aura Mayari (Season 15), @auramayari The Filipina moon goddess from Season 15, Aura Mayari has re-emerged on a quest for All Stars Glory. An otherworldly, high-energy Chicago performer who's been wowing L.A. stages, Aura is primed and poised to light up the Main Stage and collect the ultimate cash tip of $200,000!
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Crystal Methyd (Season 12), @crystalmethyd Crystal Methyd is back to make America glitter again! Crystal's colorful aesthetics, kooky personality, and screwball performances have made her a staple on stages all over the world. Always surprising, the Season 12 finalist has proven there's a method to her madness, which may just take her all the way to the top!
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Hershii LiqCour-Jete (Season 16), @hershiiliqcour Hershii Liqcour-Jeté is bringing her signature glam auntie drag back to the Main Stage, claiming the first time was a trial run. The dazzling down-to-earth L.A. mama who sashayed into our hearts in Season 16 is clocking in to work, and will do anything it takes to collect the ultimate payday of $200,000.
- Jasmine Kennedie (Season 14), @jasminekennedie The Mouth Almighty, Jasmine Kennedie, is a fierce firecracker both on the stage and in the werkroom. A Season 14 diva who can dance, deliver drama, and serve goofy and gorgeous, Jasmine has perfected her showgirl skills in Drag Race Live in Vegas, and has proven that she's ready for the Hall of Fame. This is her moment!
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Joey Jay (Season 13), @joeyjayisgay Back and gayer than ever, all the way from Season 13, it's funny and fresh Joey Jay! Get ready to get to know this dishy drag dynamo all over again. The once wigless wonder has manifested and marinated in her own drag finishing school, and is ready to graduate as the ponytailed star pupil of All Stars 11.
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Kennedy Davenport (Season 7, All Stars 3), @kennedyddoftx Fresh from Drag Race Live in Vegas, Kennedy Davenport is kicking down the tournament doors to snatch the one title that has eluded her. A glamazon bitch always ready for the runway, Kennedy also packs killer comedy chops! This Season 7 and All Stars 3 veteran has come close to winning every time she's competed, so it's safe to say that this Dancing Diva of Texas is the ultimate contender for the crown!
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Lucky Starzzz (Season 17), @theluckystarzzz A cartoon come to life, Lucky Starzzz is a one-of-a-kind queen who mixes kitsch, couture and crazy club-kid energy! A colorful artiste with over-the-top aesthetics, Lucky has been honing her craft since Season 17 and is ready to shine like the stellar queen she is! Trust - you will be feeling Lucky!
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Dawn (Season 16), @upuntil.dawn Good Morning! Brooklyn's dynamic drag elf, Dawn, is ready to wake up All Stars 11. The high-concept queen from Season 16 returns with her mischievous spirit and her unfiltered attitude. Undaunted, this quirky contender is gonna give her competitors beautiful nightmares as she follows her drag dreams to the Hall of Fame.
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Morphine Love Dion (Season 16), @morphinelovemua The OG Drag Race Dion is back! Serving beauty and booty, Morphine Love Dion has returned to mesmerize the Main Stage. This BBL goddess and Miami icon was the Lipsync Assassin of Season 16, snatching the crown of "Queen of She Already Done Had Herses." This time, she's all about that mug, those moves, and making herself the All Stars winner!
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Morgan McMichaels (Season 2, All Stars 3), @morganmcmichaels Fix your mug, because the Queen of the L.A. scene, Morgan McMichaels, is back to storm the competition! A beloved Drag Race veteran (Season 2, All Stars 3) and a recent "Entertainer of the Year" winner, Morgan is one powerful prize fighter who's coming out swinging in her quest for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. So why you mad, tho?
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Mystique Summers (Season 2), @mystiquesummers Bitch, she used to be from Chicago, but Season 2 sensation Mystique Summers is now a Texas girl, definitely ready to whoop some Drag Race ass all over again! 16 years later, she's returning as a sleek seasoned veteran, so clock the curves and clock the skin, because Mystique is ready to snatch the win!
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Salina Es Titties (Season 15), @estitties Lights, camera, action! Season 15's Salina Estitties is ready for her closeup. A true Hollywood girl, when this luscious and lively Latina isn't performing on the best L.A. stages, she's a one-stop production shop serving up her own viral videos. With big ideas and bodacious drag, she's hot and hustling for the crown!
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Sam Star (Season 17), @samstarqueen The Southern supermodel with a Drag Race pedigree, Sam Star puts the "bam" in Alabama! Returning to the competition following her impressive Season 17 Top 4 placement, Sam's a quadruple threat - she can sing, dance, sew, and act. This time around, this killer competitor plans to deliver pageant perfection - with a few tricks up her sleeve.
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Shuga Cain (Season 11), @missshugacain How sweet it is to be reunited with the delightful and delectable Shuga Cain! As a queen who had ditched a corporate career for Drag Race Season 11, she was instantly known for her comedy prowess and gorgeous gowns. Now she's back, even more seasoned, and still giving us a Shuga rush! Yum!
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Silky Nutmeg Ganache (Season 11, All Stars 6), @silkyganache Must-see TV, the Reverend Doctor Silky Nutmeg Ganache is making a housecall to secure her place in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The undeniable star of Season 11, All Stars 6, and several franchise spinoffs, Miss Silk always serves up the good milk. An author, chef, and entrepreneur, Silky is a true renaissance woman, always ready to munch-munch and crunch-crunch the competition.
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Vivacious (Season 6), @vivaciousnyc Mother has arrived - again! The iconic New York club queen, Vivacious, is back to school the children, with the one and only Ornacia in tow. The Jamaican drag legend from Season 6 is geared up to gag us all with lively looks, unforgettable one-liners, and fresh flavor as she stakes her claim on the All Stars crown.
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Mob Mentality
Parker Posey to Host New Series for Hulu, Disney+
From Deadline |
Parker Posey is swapping a Thai resort for an Italian village as she makes her first move into the treacherous world of reality competition.
The White Lotus star is hosting The Mob for Hulu, a Traitors-style competition format.
The Mob sends a group of celebrities to a lavish Italian villa where they will shake down, hustle and whack their way to win up to $250,000 in cash prizes. Every episode, they will tackle mob movie-inspired jobs to survive. But every mob family needs a don, and whoever they choose will have absolute power — deciding who makes money, who stays, and who ultimately gets whacked. In a game where power demands absolute loyalty, can the don stay in control, or will the family rise up and overthrow them?
It comes from The Traitors producer Studio Lambert and British producer Primal Media, which was behind horror gameshow Release The Hounds.
The Mob will feature recognizable reality faces including The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Demi Engemann, Dancing with the Stars’ Bruno Tonioli and, most on-the-nose, The Sopranos star Aida Turturro.
Other stars include RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Willam Belli, The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Joe Gorga, Let’s Marry Harry’s Harry Jowsey, Selling Sunset’s Chelsea Lazkani, Younger’s Debi Mazar, Love Overboard’s Bella Palk, rapper Romeo and Maria Georgas and Shane Parton from Bachelor Nation.
The format was created at Primal Media, which is run by Adam Wood and Mat Steiner, with Neil Kirby and Ben Riley helping to develop it. Susan House, who was showrunner on ABC’s The Hustler and worked on The Bachelor, serves as showrunner.
Posey will exec produce alongside Studio Lambert’s Tim Harcourt, Jack Burgess, Niall O’Driscoll and Stephen Lambert and Primal Media’s Adam Wood and Mat Steiner, alongside David Mortimer, who runs Primal’s owner STV Studios. Charlie Williams is the Executive in Charge of Production for the series and Justin Medeiros is EVP of Production.
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Pass Is..... Jeopardy!
Joe Buck Tapped to Host Sports Spinoff for Hulu, Disney+
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The Jeopardy! franchise is expanding yet again with new sports spinoff ESPN Jeopardy!, from Sony Pictures Television. Hosted by Emmy winner Joe Buck, the spinoff, which had been rumored and now is confirmed, will stream on Disney+ and Hulu. A premiere date is TBA.
ESPN talent will feature as contestants on the series, representing charities of their choice as they compete in a tournament-style event for a $500,000 grand prize and title of ESPN Jeopardy! champion.
Billed as Jeopardy! for sports fanatics with material covering the full spectrum of ESPN content, ESPN talent will “face off to experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in a new arena: the Alex Trebek Stage,” per Sony’s description.
A previous sports spinoff, Sports Jeopardy!, aired on Crackle for two seasons.
ESPN Jeopardy! joins Celebrity Jeopardy!, which is airing on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu; Jeopardy!, the syndicated main daily show hosted by Ken Jennings; Pop Culture Jeopardy!, hosted by Colin Jost, which has moved from Prime Video to Netflix for its second season, premiering May 11; and the recently launched Jeopardy! YouTube Edition digital spinoff, also hosted by Jennings.
ESPN Jeopardy! is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive-produced by Michael Davies.
Longtime Fox broadcasters Buck and Troy Aikman moved to ESPN in 2022 with a multiyear deal as play-by-play announcers for Monday Night Football. They began their partnership in 2002 as a three-man booth with analyst Cris Collinsworth before becoming a duo in 2005. Over their 22 seasons together, they have called more than 300 regular-season games, more than 40 playoff matchups, 18 NFC Championships and six Super Bowls. Both have been nominated for Sports Emmy Awards multiple times, with Buck winning a record-tying eight times for play-by-play. In December 2022, Buck was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Working along sideline reporter Lisa Salters, the trio won the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Live Sports Series for the 2023 season.
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"Dancing with the Stars" Renewed and Casting!
First Up, "Traitors" Stars Maura Higgings, Ciara Miller
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Dancing with the Stars will return for Season 35, and ABC is already giving viewers a taste of what to expect this fall. The Traitors and Love Island breakout Maura Higgins and Summer House favorite Ciara Miller will both compete on the upcoming season of DWTS, the network revealed at Disney’s Get Real unscripted TV event on Wednesday.
Higgins originally broke out of Love Island UK in 2019 but rose to greater celebrity last year as one of the stars of Peacock‘s The Traitors US. As a dedicated Faithful, her allegiance to Love Island USA star Rob Rausch got her to the finale only to leave empty handed when she found out he was, in fact, a Traitor.
Miller also previously appeared on The Traitors US, but she is best known for her role for the last five seasons on Bravo‘s Summer House. There’s been some recent drama surrounding Season 10 of the popular unscripted series. Rumors began circulating in recent months as the episodes aired that Miller’s confidante Amanda Batula might have betrayed her by becoming romantically involved with Miller’s ex-boyfriend West Wilson. Batula and Wilson later confirmed the relationship, sending shockwaves through the Bravoverse. It will undoubtedly be a topic of conversation at the upcoming Season 10 reunion, where Batula recently vowed she will “be addressing any and all questions honestly and directly”.
Dancing with the Stars exploded in popularity last season, raking in its largest audience in years driven by interest from younger viewers. In November, Season 34 posted the show’s highest-rated finale in nearly a decade.
The series is produced by BBC Studios. Conrad Green serves as showrunner and executive producer. Ryan O’Dowd, Krystal Whitney, Alex Cross and Jenny Groom are executive producers. Deena Katz and Quinn Lipton are co-executive producers.
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... Plus More on "The Next Pro"
Catch It on ABC & Hulu July 13
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Dancing with the Stars" expands its hit franchise with a new competition series, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," coming to ABC and Hulu. The series will premiere July 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, with episodes available the next day on Hulu.
Hosted by wildlife conservationist and "Dancing with the Stars" Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," features 12 exceptional up-and-coming dancers who move into one house and compete in a grueling audition process, all vying for a coveted spot as a pro dancer on Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars."
Three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas and his mother, Shirley Ballas "The Queen of Latin" will serve as judges. They will be joined by a star-studded lineup of returning pros who will serve as rotating mentors/guest judges. Details about the returning pros, and contestants will be announced at a later date.
The series is produced by BBC Studios. Conrad Green serves as showrunner and executive producer. Ryan O'Dowd, Krystal Whitney, Alex Cross and Jenny Groom are executive producers. Deena Katz and Quinn Lipton are co-executive producers.
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"Project Runway": 22 for 22
Catch It This Summer on Hulu, Disney+, Freeform
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Two is the magical number for Project Runway‘s upcoming season, which is set to be its biggest yet.
For Season 22 of the reality competition, the second one on Hulu, Disney+ and Freeform, 22 designers will be featured, the most in Project Runway history.
The Heidi Klum-hosted show is set to premiere on July 9 with a two-episode drop.
Klum will be joined in the judging panel by Law Roach and Nina Garcia, with Christian Siriano returning as mentor.
Project Runway will tap into the Hulu and Disney universe, featuring Get Real talent. Dancing with the Stars personalities like Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart and Julianne Hough will make an appearance on the catwalk.
Other guest stars featuring throughout the season include The Bachelorette’s Charity Lawson, Love Thy Nader’s Sarah Jane Nader, Vanderpump Villa’s Ekin-Su and Project Runway Season 21 winner Veejay Floresca.
Project Runway debuted on Bravo in 2004 and revolutionized the reality competition genre. The series ran for five seasons on Bravo before making the jump to Lifetime, where it lived for 11 more seasons. For Season 17, the show returned to Bravo, where it ran for four seasons before landing at Freeform, Hulu and Disney+ for Season 21.
Project Runway is produced by Spyglass Media Group and Alfred Street Industries. Executive producers include Gary Barber and Sean Hoagland for Spyglass and Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait and Dan Volpe for Alfred Street Industries. Michael Rucker serves as showrunner and executive producer, along with San Heng and Nicole Sorrenti, who executive produce. Klum, Siriano and Garcia are executive producers, with Roach as co-executive producer.
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BBC Picks Up "Traitors India"
Offshoot to Air on BBC iPlayer
From Deadline |
The Traitors universe is about to expand on the BBC. The British broadcaster has picked up the rights to stream The Traitors India from All3Media International following the show’s success on Amazon Prime Video.
BBC iPlayer will host the Hindi version of IDTV’s hit format, adding to the U.S., Irish, and Australian editions of the show. The BBC is also the home of the UK series, hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
Hosted by Karan Johar, The Traitors India features 20 celebrities, including Anshula Kapoor, Apoorva, Ashish Vidyarthi, Elnaaz Nourouzi and Harsh Gujral, participating in a game of trust and deception against the backdrop of a palace in Suryagarh, Rajasthan.
A second series is currently in production for Prime Video. The show is executive produced by Neha Khurana and directed by Nishant Nayak.
Maartje Horchner, EVP of content at All3Media International, said: “Packed with all The Traitors’ trademark drama, intrigue and deception, Prime Video’s version has been an incredible success in India.”
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posted 4/22/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round
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posted 4/22/2023 |
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More on "Game Changer" Season 8
Catch It on Dropout May 12
From Bleeding Cool |
Dropout has finally announced the return of one of its most popular shows, as Game Changer will make its return next month. The panel game show will make its long-awaited seasonal return with ten new episodes, which will run bi-weekly starting on May 12, 2026, as each episode will present a new challenge to three (or more) comedian contestants. All of which have been designed to challenge them in unique ways, and occasionally enrage them, all with hilarious results. Last season broke the mold in several ways and created a ton of viral content that is still being shared on social media as we write this up. We have more details about the season below, along with screenshots and the trailer, as we wait for the unpredictable hilarity to arrive in three weeks.
Game Changer, the game show where the game changes every show, promises more absurdity with new and unexpected challenges for its contestants. Cast members competing this season include Brennan Lee Mulligan, Vic Michaelis, Jeremy Culhane, Lou Wilson, Anna Garcia, Demi Adejuyigbe, Oscar Montoya, Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, Josh Ruben, and more. Season eight of Game Changer is executive-produced and hosted by Sam Reich and executive-produced by David Kerns. Co-executive producers for the season are Chloe Badner, Elaine Carroll, Ryan Creamer, Sam Geer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and Paul Robalino.
Bleeding Cool
Comics Beat
Variety |
posted 4/21/2026 |
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A "Bad Game Show"
Bobby Lee, Andrew Santino to Pitch 10 Episodes
From Deadline |
Comedians Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino have wrapped production on a 10-episode first season of The Bad Game Show, a new unscripted comedy series inspired by the success of their podcast Bad Friends.
Created by Santino and Nick Kreiss (Punk’d, The Eric André Show), The Bad Game Show drops celebrities into a chaotic mix of trivia and absurd challenges, where surprise guests crash the game and nothing goes as planned, all unfolding inside Lee’s mom’s basement.
Like more and more productions these days, especially in the comedy world, the show is being made for digital distribution across talent-owned channels and platforms. Revenue is being driven largely by brand partnerships through custom integrations, sponsored sketches, and host-read ads.
Kreiss also serves as director of The Bad Game Show and exec produces alongside Ray Schmieg (The Eric André Show, Ziwe), who is showrunner. The series is produced and financed by studio partner All Things Comedy, whose co-CEOs Billy Rosenberg and Drew Eller exec produce along with Head of Finance and Production Drew Agan. ATC’s Director of Network Creative and Strategy, Chance Nichols, serves as a producer.
In a statement on the project, All Things Comedy’s Rosenberg said, “We are so lucky to work with the iconic comedy duo of Andrew and Bobby, along with Nick and Ray, to create a show that’s 100% for fans and unencumbered by the traditional network process. ATC is betting on talent who want to create something original and directly for their audience, while prioritizing creative freedom and upside for all involved.”
A stand-up and actor known for his work on MADtv, Reservation Dogs, Harold & Kumar, the recent hit animated feature GOAT also featuring Santino, and more, Lee appears opposite David Spade and Theo Von in their new comedy Busboys that we announced. His long-awaited debut comedy special, Finally, is set to release on Hulu later this year. He is repped by CAA, Leviton Management, and Schreck Rose Dapello.
Known for turns in projects like Dave, Ricky Stanicky and I’m Dying Up Here, along with specials like Hulu’s White Noise, Santino is repped by UTA.
Kreiss is known for his work on Punk’d, The Eric André Show, Little Bitches, Jackass Forever, and most recently, Foul Play with Anthony Davis, currently airing on TBS. He is represented by Trevor Engelson at Underground and attorney Ryan Goodell.
All Things Comedy recently produced the BriTANicK film Pizza Movie, starring Gaten Matarazzo and Sean Giambrone, which premiered at #1 across Hulu and Disney+. Upcoming is Never Change!, a film from John Reynolds and Marty Schousboe, which is set to premiere at the Tribeca Festival and stream on Hulu later this year. Other productions include stand-up specials from Mo Amer, Jessica Kirson and Steph Tolev, among others. As a podcast network, they work with dozens of shows, including the Monday Morning Podcast hosted by Burr, The Zarna Garg Family Podcast, The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds, TigerBelly with Bobby Lee and Khalyla Kuhn, Rick Glassman’s Take Your Shoes Off, and The Adam Friedland Show.
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posted 4/21/2026 |
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